221 series

221 series
In service 1989–Present
Manufacturer JR West Gotō Works, JR West Takatori Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Built at Kobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka
Family name Amenity Liner
Replaced 113 series, 117 series
Constructed 1989–1992
Number in service 474 vehicles
Formation 2/4/6/8 cars per trainset
Operator JR West
Depot(s) Aboshi, Nara, Kyōto
Line(s) served Tōkaidō Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Hokuriku Main Line, Kosei Line, Akō Line, Bantan Line, Fukuchiyama Line, San'in Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Yamatoji Line, Wakayama Line, Sakurai Line
Specifications
Car body construction Steel
Car length 20,000 mm
Width 2,950 mm
Doors 3 pairs per side
Maximum speed 120 km/h
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collection method WPS27 scissors-type pantograph
Braking system(s) Regenerative brake, Electric commanding brake, Snow-resistant brake
Safety system(s) ATS-P, ATS-SW
Coupling system Shibata-Type
Multiple working 223 series
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 221 series (221系?) is a suburban electric multiple unit operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in the Kansai Region of Japan.

Contents

Formation

Aboshi Depot

8-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Tc T' M1 T' M1 T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

6-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc T' M1 T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

4-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Tc T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

Nara Depot

8-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Tc T' M1 T' M1 T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

6-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc T' M1 T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

4-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Tc T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221
Designation Tc' M1 T Mc1
Numbering KuHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 220 KuMoHa 220

2-car sets

Car No. 1 2
Designation Tc' Mc1
Numbering KuHa 220 KuMoHa 220

Kyoto Depot

4-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Tc T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

KuMoHa221 cars each in Some formations have equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.

Interior

Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.

See also

Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:JR_West_221 221 series] at Wikimedia Commons

References

  • JR全車両ハンドブック2006 (JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2006). Japan: Neko Publishing. 2006. 
  • JR電車編成表 '07冬号 (JR EMU Formations - Winter 2007). Japan: JRR. December 2006. ISBN 4-88283-046-9.